Status:
valid
Authors:
Heward
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Mag. Nat. Hist. II. 2. 461. 1838 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001127396
Common Names
- Pteris concinna
- Concinnous Brake
- Concinnous Pteris
Uses & Benefits
Pteris concinna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pteris concinna has small, greenish-brown flowers and small, globose seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pteris concinna is a hardy fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It can tolerate some drought but should be kept moist during the summer months. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Pteris concinna
Pteris concinna can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Pteris genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family